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April 2017 Issue

This dog had developed a strong habit of urine marking in the house. His owner is managing the situation by making the dog wear a belly band (with a disposable sanitary pad inside), while also encouraging him to use “puppy pads” to relieve himself if need be. A security camera confirmed that he’s using the pads!

Stop Urine Marking in the House

Dealing with a dog who “marks” things in the house with urine can be frustrating, but the behavior can be managed or stopped. Here’s how!

By Stephanie Colman

Marking is different from urination; a dog urinates to relieve his bladder of the sensation of feeling full. In contrast, marking does not involve full evacuation of the bladder; instead, the dog releases a small amount of urine as a communication strategy. Urine contains pheromones, chemicals that provide critical information regarding a dog’s age, gender, health, and reproductive status – all very interesting and important olfactory reading if you’re a dog. This is why dogs are so intent on smelling where other dogs have fully eliminated or marked.

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